700 km · about 14 hours · M-1 / N-35 (Karakoram Highway)
Peshawar to Gilgit Car Rental with Driver
Peshawar to Gilgit is 700 km by road and takes about 14 hours via the M-1 / N-35 (Karakoram Highway). A car with a driver starts at Rs 16,000 one way, with fuel, motorway tolls and the driver included. We run this route every day, at any hour.
The Peshawar to Gilgit journey
- Distance
- 700 km by road
- Typical drive
- About 14 hours
- Route
- M-1 / N-35 (Karakoram Highway)
- Passes through
- Abbottabad, Chilas
Peshawar to Gilgit fares by vehicle
One-way fares for the full 700 km. A same-day return costs less than two one-way fares, because the car is returning regardless — tell us at booking and the price reflects it.
| Vehicle | Seats | From |
|---|---|---|
| Suzuki Alto | 4 | Rs 16,000 |
| Toyota Yaris | 5 | Rs 20,000 |
| Corolla Altis Grande | 5 | Rs 23,500 |
| Suzuki APV | 8 | Rs 24,500 |
| Honda Civic | 5 | Rs 26,500 |
| Honda BR-V | 7 | Rs 26,500 |
| Hiace High Roof | 13 | Rs 33,000 |
| KIA Sportage | 5 | Rs 35,000 |
| Toyota Fortuner | 7 | Rs 45,500 |
| Toyota Coaster | 22 | Rs 51,500 |
| Toyota Prado | 7 | Rs 59,500 |
| Land Cruiser V8 | 7 | Rs 75,500 |
Indicative one-way fares including fuel, motorway tolls and the driver. The final fare is confirmed on the call.
What the fare covers
- Fuel for the full 700 km, and the car's return leg.
- All motorway and highway tolls on the route.
- The driver's time, including meals and accommodation if the journey runs overnight. No tip is expected.
- Pickup from any address in Peshawar and drop at any address in Gilgit.
Both ends of this route
Other routes from Peshawar
- Peshawar to Karachi1600 km · about 18 hours · from Rs 29,000
- Peshawar to Lahore505 km · about 6 hours · from Rs 12,500
- Peshawar to Islamabad185 km · about 2 hours · from Rs 7,000
- Peshawar to Rawalpindi175 km · about 2 hours · from Rs 6,500
- Peshawar to Multan800 km · about 9 hours · from Rs 17,000
- Peshawar to Faisalabad500 km · about 6 hours · from Rs 12,500
- Peshawar to Quetta1180 km · about 15 hours · from Rs 22,000
- Peshawar to Mardan60 km · about 1.2 hours · from Rs 4,500
Peshawar to Gilgit — common questions
- How long does it take to drive from Peshawar to Gilgit?
- About 14 hours for 700 km via the M-1 / N-35 (Karakoram Highway), including the stops a driver actually makes. Traffic at either end can add to that.
- How much is a car from Peshawar to Gilgit?
- From Rs 16,000 in a Suzuki Alto and about Rs 23,500 in a Corolla Altis Grande, one way with a driver. Fuel and motorway tolls are included in both.
- Is fuel and toll included in the Peshawar to Gilgit fare?
- Yes. The quoted fare covers fuel, all motorway tolls and the driver. There is nothing to pay at a toll plaza and no empty-return charge added at the end.
- Is a return trip cheaper than two one-way fares?
- Yes, noticeably, when it is the same day — the car was returning anyway, so the empty leg becomes a paid one. Tell us at booking and the price reflects it.
- Can the Peshawar to Gilgit journey be done in one day?
- It can, but at 14 hours it is a long day. We usually suggest an overnight stop, or two drivers who swap if the journey has to be continuous.
- Can we stop on the way from Peshawar to Gilgit?
- Yes. This route passes Abbottabad, Chilas, and a stop at any of them is usually possible at no extra cost. Tell us at booking so the driver can plan the timing.